July 30, 2022 7:10 a.m.

Triple digit temperatures continued around southern Oregon Friday, with Medford setting a new record for the date.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service said the mercury reached 114 degrees at the Medford airport. The previous record for July 29th was 109 degrees, set in 2015. The Roseburg Regional Airport had a high of 102 degrees., The record for the date was 106 degrees, set in 2009.

More extreme heat is ahead for the region with Roseburg forecast to get to near 100 degrees Saturday, while Medford is slated to reach 108 degrees. Temperatures should cool by a few degrees starting Sunday but there is a potential for thunderstorms in parts of the region.